Are we making a difference?

Maybe twice a month, when Doug's not home yet, I'll catch a few minutes of Oprah as I'm getting supper ready. I couldn't believe my ears today as she was talking about women and erotica -the new word for pornography and open marriages - couples that agree to have multiple partners. Oprah seemed to pride herself in being open minded about these "new approaches" to women's sexuality. Of course she had "specialists" on to support these 'new' ideas. I think it was something I was supposed to see as I've been contemplating the role of women's ministries in the lives of average Canadian women. Hopefully women using 'erotica' and open marriages are not the average, but nevertheless they are happening with the encouragement of influencers to be open minded to this unbiblical and unhealthy way of living. As women's leaders, are we aware of what's being touted as normal and good in our world? How much are the women in our churches being influenced by this? Are the women in our churches being equipped to not only make godly choices for themselves, but also to influence their own corner of the world by lovingly living out the reality of their faith? How do we respond to this tolerant behaviour? Are women's minstries really making a difference? I sure don't have all the answers, but we HAVE to be asking ourselves these questions!